Cat got your tongue?

kittygrrl · 11-18-2019, 01:42 PM

doggone (it) 1851, Amer.Eng., a "fantastic perversion of god-damned" [Weekley]. But Mencken favors the theory that it is "a blend form of dog on it; in fact it is still often used with it following. It is thus a brother to the old English phrase, 'a pox upon it,' but is considerably more decorous."

homoe · 11-18-2019, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kittygrrl

doggone (it) 1851, Amer.Eng., a "fantastic perversion of god-damned" [Weekley]. But Mencken favors the theory that it is "a blend form of dog on it; in fact it is still often used with it following. It is thus a brother to the old English phrase, 'a pox upon it,' but is considerably more decorous."

Mary's mother used this frequently as she was a devote catholic and would never swear!

homoe · 11-18-2019, 04:50 PM

"Third Time’s A Charm".....

Meaning the third time you do something it will finally work.

Sidebar: The origin of the phrase 'third time's a charm' is probably ancient, as things that come in sets of three have often been associated with good luck due to their similarity with the Holy Trinity of Christianity.

homoe · 11-18-2019, 05:33 PM

Not Born Yesterday" / "Born At Night, Just Not Last Night"........

Meaning experienced, not naive nor gullible. Not easily cheated, fooled, or deceived.

cathexis · 11-19-2019, 01:20 AM

"(person's name) is still wet behind the ears or not dry behind the ears."

"Person X is as green as a blade of grass (or a grasshopper)."

These refer to people new to a profession, trade, school of learning, etc.

It's a period before someone knows a thing or two. (becomes proficient)

homoe · 11-20-2019, 10:25 AM

"Packed In Like Sardines".........

Very tightly or snugly packed together, especially in a small space.
If a group of people are packed in like sardines, they are standing very close together because there is not enough room in an enclosed space.

homoe · 11-20-2019, 10:58 AM

A Bad Apple".......

Used to describe a person who is mean, bad, or a troublemaker. It describes somebody who ruins everything and put a bad influence on things. It normally refers to a person but it may also refer to some objects.

11-18-2019, 01:42 PM	#1
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11-19-2019, 01:20 AM	#5
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11-18-2019, 04:50 PM	#3
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11-18-2019, 05:33 PM	#4
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	Not Born Yesterday" / "Born At Night, Just Not Last Night"........ Meaning experienced, not naive nor gullible. Not easily cheated, fooled, or deceived.

11-20-2019, 10:25 AM	#6
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Packed In Like Sardines"......... Very tightly or snugly packed together, especially in a small space. If a group of people are packed in like sardines, they are standing very close together because there is not enough room in an enclosed space.

11-20-2019, 10:58 AM	#7
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	A Bad Apple"....... Used to describe a person who is mean, bad, or a troublemaker. It describes somebody who ruins everything and put a bad influence on things. It normally refers to a person but it may also refer to some objects.